Illinois Senate confirms Nowlan appointment

Toulon man named to state ethics panel

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Star Courier - Kewanee, IL

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Posted Mar. 2, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Posted Mar. 2, 2013 at 12:15 PM

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Stark County native and long-time public servant James Nowlan was unanimously confirmed Friday by the Illinois Senate to serve as a member on the Executive Ethics Commission (EEC), according to State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap).

LaHood sponsored Nowlan’s appointment to the EEC. “He (Nowlan) is a respected authority on ethics and government in Illinois due to his service in the Illinois House of Representatives and to three Governors,” LaHood said. “Mr. Nowlan has been a great addition to the board and I want to thank him for his life time of public service to our state.”

Nowlan, a Toulon resident, was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1968. After his tenure in the House, Nowlan served as an advisor the three former Illinois Governors. Of note, former Governor Jim Thompson called on Nowlan often, as he served in eight different capacities during the 14-year Thompson era.

Nowlan continues to provide political and governmental commentary to Illinois media outlets and often lectures at universities and colleges.

He is the author of two books and many published articles.

Nowlan is a University of Illinois graduate, holding a Ph.D., masters and bachelor’s degrees from the institution.

His term on the Executive Ethics Commission began on July 30, 2012 and expires in 2016.